Ingredients
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Let’s dive into the ingredients you’ll need. I promise, nothing fancy or hard to find, just straightforward components that deliver big on taste.
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
If you’re out of Asiago, Parmesan works beautifully as a substitute. And for gluten-free options, swap out the panko and flour with gluten-free alternatives.
Instructions
Now, let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps to create your delicious Crispy Asparagus Asiago Spears:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In another dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, mix the Asiago cheese, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder.
- Coat each asparagus spear in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally roll in the Asiago breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
- Arrange the coated asparagus spears on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil to help them crisp up beautifully in the oven.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the coating is golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately, while they’re hot and crispy!
Pro tip: If you’re cooking with kids, let them help with the coating process. It’s messy fun that brings back memories of my own childhood kitchen adventures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Crispy Asparagus Asiago Spears, recipe, cooking, food
